The 2008 Mumbai attacks led to a total overhaul of India's national security
The 2008 Mumbai attacks transformed India's approach to counter-terrorism, sparking a massive overhaul of coastal security and the creation of elite rapid-response units to protect the nation's citizens.
On November 26, 2008, ten terrorists launched a coordinated four-day assault on Mumbai, targeting iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The tragedy exposed critical gaps in India's maritime surveillance and intelligence sharing, as the attackers had reached the city by sea largely undetected.
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